Site Rules
Orama is home to the Orama Christian Community & Hillary Outdoors and as such we ask that you respect this place and all who stay here. Treat this place with the same respect and care you would give your own home and property.
Animals & Pets
Dogs or other pets are not allowed on the Orama site unless specifically authorised. This is because Orama is located on the Kotuku Peninsular Wildlife sanctuary and is part of the “Restoration Planning of Endangered Bird Species” on Great Barrier Island.
Children
Children are welcome but please ensure they are adequately supervised at all times. In addition to the hazards within our staff-only Restricted Areas (see below) there are also some natural hazards like the stream, the foreshore, farm stock, the car park and the public and private areas of road. Please supervise your children at all times.
Fire Safety
Fire is the greatest risk to you, to Orama, and to Great Barrier Island. Most of the year-round there is a fire ban on the whole island due to the risk of bush fires. No naked flames or candles are permitted in your accommodation; and no fires are to be lit anywhere on the site including the foreshore/beach without a fire permit. We are in a remote situation and there is only a volunteer fire service on the island so please think safety at all times.
Smoking is also NOT permitted in or around any buildings at Orama. Designated areas are the carpark & foreshore.
If you hear the fire alarm (a loud continuous siren), please leave the building immediately in an orderly fashion via the nearest exit and assemble on the front lawn by the large macrocarpa tree. Anyone who may need assistance in an emergency evacuation should ask reception to enter their names in the Disability Register located at reception. Please familiarise yourself with the fire evacuation procedure outside Orama reception and in your accommodation.
Candles or other naked flames are a fire risk and must not be used inside any room or building – please bring a torch for light when the site generator is not available.
Tampering with smoke detectors, fire alarm devices or unauthorised use of fire hoses and fire extinguishers (except in an emergency) is strictly prohibited. If a fire emergency happens we must be able to rely on the operation of fire safety equipment.
Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking
Alcohol may be consumed inside your room or on the deck outside your room but not in public or shared-use areas which include the front and back lawn, community dining room, upstairs lounge, guest kitchen and the camp kitchen. Excessive consumption of alcohol is not permitted as this may lead to unsafe behaviour.
Illegal drugs must not be stored or consumed on the Orama site at any time.
Smoking is not allowed inside or close to any of the buildings on the Orama site. The smoking area is out in the public car park or down by the foreshore. Please ensure that cigarette butts are disposed of safely and not left lying on the ground.
In general please be respectful and mindful of others – and refrain from objectionable behaviour and language (e.g. swearing) which might upset other guests – especially the elderly or those with young children.